In Classical Greek mythology, the Titans were members of the second order of divine beings, descending from the primordial gods and preceding the Olympian deities. They were giant gods of incredible strength who ruled during the legendary Golden Age.

Just as they had overthrown the gods before them, the Titans were themselves overthrown by younger gods - the Olympians - in the "War of the Titans".

Much later, in a galaxy far away (Stoke), casinos in decided they liked the name, after it had been successfully used in Coventry, and applied it to Thursday night poker tournaments with ridiculously big stacks (and, presumably, a fast structure, to avoid final tables starting after a breakfast break).

One day soon, perhaps, there will be Olympian poker tournaments, taking over from the Titans, as history has a habit of repeating itself.